Events

Some of our events are in the water, some are on land, but all are a whale of a time.
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Upcoming Events

Start Time
August 1, 2024 6:00 PM
End Time
August 1, 2024 7:30 PM
Location
Ōwhiro Stream, Happy Valley Park Entrance, Happy Valley Road, Ōwhiro Bay

Awa After Dark: Spotlighting at Ōwhiro Stream, Ōwhiro Bay

Explore your local awa with freshwater experts from our Wai Connection team at this spotlighting event at Ōwhiro Stream, Ōwhiro Bay, Wellington
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Start Time
August 10, 2024 10:00 AM
End Time
August 10, 2024 4:00 PM
Location
120 King Arthur Drive, Otaihanga, Paraparaumu

Community Planting Day: Otaraua

Groundtruth- WJ4N and Te Ati Awa ki Whakarongotai invite you and your whānau to this community planting day focused on the regeneration of Otaraua. Help plant over 5000 trees, hear kōrero about Otaraua, explore the arawai (waterways), have some kai with your community and share your thoughts on the vision for Otaraua!
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Start Time
August 13, 2024 6:00 PM
End Time
August 13, 2024 7:45 PM
Location
Two/fiftyseven, 2/57 Willis St, Wellington Central

Climate Commons: Film Screening, Panel Discussion and Q&A

Catch this screening of 'Climate Commons', followed by a panel discussion and Q&A, at our Pōneke home base, Two/fiftyseven
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Start Time
August 17, 2024 5:30 PM
End Time
August 17, 2024 7:30 PM
Location
Pounui Lagoon, Wairarapa

Awa After Dark: Spotlighting at Pounui Lagoon, Wairarapa

Explore your local awa with freshwater experts from our Wai Connection team at this spolighting event at Pounui Lagoon.
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Start Time
August 30, 2024 6:00 PM
End Time
August 30, 2024 9:00 PM
Location
Pae Tū Mōkai o Tauira, 23 North Soldiers Settlement Road, South Featherston

Freshwater Paint and Sip

Join us for a fun filled evening learning to paint tuna kuwharuwharu (long fin eel). You’lll be guided through creating your own masterpiece while you sip, snack and relax!
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Start Time
September 13, 2024 5:30 PM
End Time
September 13, 2024 7:00 PM
Location
Bothamley Park, Cannons Creek

Awa After Dark: Spotlighting at Bothamley Park, Cannons Creek

Explore your local awa with freshwater experts from our Wai Connection team at this spotlighting event at Bothamley Park, Cannons Creek
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Start Time
September 14, 2024 5:30 PM
End Time
September 14, 2024 7:30 PM
Location
Te Whakatūrākau Stream, meet at Holdsworth Carpark

Awa After Dark: Spotlighting in Mt Holdsworth, Wairarapa

Explore your local awa with freshwater experts from our Wai Connection team at this spotlighting event in Mt Holdsworth
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Past Events

July 11, 2024
Percy Scenic Reserve

Awa After Dark: Spotlighting at Percy Scenic Reserve, Lower Hutt

Explore your local awa with freshwater experts from our Wai Connection team at this spotlighting event at Percy Scenic Reserve, Lower Hutt
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June 27, 2024
Pinehaven Stream, Pinehaven Road/ Blue Mountains Road Intersection

Awa After Dark: Spotlighting in Pinehaven, Upper Hutt

Explore your local awa with freshwater experts from our Wai Connection team at this spotlighting event in Pinehaven
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June 4, 2024
Parrotdog Bar, 60/66 Kingsford Smith Street, Lyall Bay

World Oceans Day Quiz 2024

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May 10, 2024
All over the Wellington Region!

Treasuring te taiao celebration

Celebrating young people taking environmental action
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April 11, 2024
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23rd Annual EMR Poor Knights Island Competition!

Win a trip to snorkel at Poor Knight's Island!
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February 24, 2024
Taputeranga Marine Reserve

CANCELLED Community Snorkel: Taputeranga Marine Reserve

CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH WINDS
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February 17, 2024
Taputeranga Marine Reserve

Community Snorkel: Taputeranga Marine Reserve

Moved from Whitireia Park due to Park Closure
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February 10, 2024
Taputeranga Marine Reserve, Island Bay

Community Snorkel: Taputeranga Marine Reserve

Join us for a snorkel at a beautiful marine reserve - all gear provided!
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January 27, 2024
Taputeranga Marine Reserve, Island Bay

CANCELLED - Community Snorkel: Taputeranga Marine Reserve

CANCELLED due to poor weather conditions!
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January 20, 2024
Taputeranga Marine Reserve, Island Bay

Community Snorkel: Taputeranga Marine Reserve

Join us for a snorkel at a beautiful marine reserve - all gear provided!
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December 16, 2023
Breaker Bay Community Hall,150 Breaker Bay Road, Breaker Bay, Wellington 6022

Seaweed Sea-lebration and Community Snorkel

Join Mountains to Sea Wellington and the Breaker Bay Moa Point Progressive Association for a day of aquatic exploration, both on land and under the waves.
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December 10, 2023
Worser Bay Boating Club

Blue Belt Open Day and Community Snorkel

Are you ready to make a splash this Summer and explore the wonders beneath the waves? Join us for a fin-tastic day of underwater discovery!
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October 15, 2023

Volunteer Training Day - Wellington

Join the team and gain some practical volunteering experience before the Summer season!
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September 21, 2023
Sprig and Fern, Berhampore

Volunteer Information Evening - South Coast

Join the Mountains to Sea Wellington team for a volunteer information evening!
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September 12, 2023
Abandoned Brewery, Porirua

Volunteer Information Evening - Porirua

Join the Mountains to Sea Wellington team for an information evening!
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September 6, 2023
Southern Cross Garden Restaurant and Bar

Volunteer Information Evening - Wellington Central

Join us for a brew and learn about the Mountains to Sea Wellington Volunteering Programme!
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June 30, 2023
Mount Holdsworth

SOLD OUT - A Night with Waiti: A Spotlight Adventure!

Join Kara Kenny, our Wairarapa-based Freshwater Coordinator as she leads an enchanting evening under the stars!
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May 25, 2023
Takapūwāhia Marae, Porirua

Wānanga Waimāori 2023

This is a full-day event of talks, workshops, and field trips for any community group, individual, or organisation who shares a commitment to creating a positive impact for our waterways.
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May 18, 2023
Online Zoom

Ngā Kōrero: Our Underwater Forests

Join Ngā Kōrero next week to hear from folks across Aotearoa working on Seaweed forests and their regeneration, including Zoe Studd who leads the Love Rimurimu project here at MTSW in Wellington!
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April 4, 2023

Poor Knights Competition 2023

If you have participated in an EMR programme, or community snorkel in term 4 2022, or term 1 2023, you are eligible to enter the annual Poor Knights Competition for a chance to win a trip to Poor Knights marine reserve.
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March 4, 2023
Whitireia Road, Tītahi Bay, Porirua 5022

Free Community Snorkel: Whitireia Park 2

Come on down to Whitireia Park and join Mountains to Sea Wellington for the first of our free summer community snorkel events.
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February 26, 2023
Kāpiti Island

Kāpiti Marine Reserve Snorkel 2

Just a short boat ride away is the beautiful Kāpiti Island and surrounding it the breathtaking underwater world of Kāpiti Marine Reserve. Join us for a day of unforgettable snorkelling in this pristine marine environment.
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February 25, 2023
Kāpiti Island

Kāpiti Marine Reserve Snorkel

Just a short boat ride away is the beautiful Kāpiti Island and surrounding it the breathtaking underwater world of Kāpiti Marine Reserve. Join us for a day of unforgettable snorkelling in this pristine marine environment.
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February 18, 2023
Whitireia Road, Tītahi Bay, Porirua 5022

Free Community Snorkel: Whitireia Park 1

*CANCELLED* Come on down to Whitireia Park and join Mountains to Sea Wellington for the first of our free summer community snorkel events.
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February 11, 2023

Free Community Snorkel: Taputeranga Marine Reserve

Come on down to Taputeranga Marine Reserve and join Mountains to Sea Wellington for a free community snorkel - beginners welcome!
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January 21, 2023
Island Bay Beach, near 251 The Esplanade, Island Bay, Wellington 6023

Free Community Snorkel: Taputeranga Marine Reserve

Come on down to Taputeranga Marine Reserve and join Mountains to Sea Wellington for a free community snorkel - beginners welcome!
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December 17, 2022
30-28 Bay Drive, Tītahi Bay, Porirua 5022

Free Community Snorkel: Titahi Bay

Come on down to Titahi Bay and join Mountains to Sea Wellington for the first of our free summer community snorkel events.
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November 5, 2022
Taputeranga Marine Reserve

Volunteer Training

The second training day for our summer volunteers
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October 29, 2022
Princess Bay, Wellington

Volunteer Training

Gear up, jump in and learn the ropes
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